Chapter 1
ALEX'S POV
"Daddy promised, when I have money I will buy it" I said to the boy, because he was already showing you the doll's house commercial on TV.
He kept quiet and ignored me.
"When Daddy collects it, he will put it on your wishlist. Isn't Christmas almost here?" I sat next to him and tried to coax him. It's still hard to persuade this child.
"You've always been saying that, you're always away from home" He said sadly, of course I was also saddened by what I heard. It was right in the mouth where my son came from.
"Ah" I said looking for good words so I wouldn't be hurtful "It's because of you that I'm always away from home. Of course Daddy needs to work so that we can have something to eat every day, so that you can also go to school Right? Then Daddy will collect the toy you want" I said, playing with his hair. And based on the softness of her hair, I remembered where she got it.
"I agree, Alex. Leave it alone, go to your work. You might get caught, you'll be fine" I looked at my mother who was cooking in the kitchen.
"Yes, I'll talk to Rhys first" I answered.
"Don't make him understand, why is he a coward who got you pregnant and left you" he said mother without hesitation. So I quickly went to the kitchen and confronted him.
"Mom" I said "I told you not to say that in front of Rhys" I continued.
"Oh, I'm behind him" Mom was still philosophizing. I didn't laugh at his joke.
Rhys can't know the truth, and I don't want to tell him. He has no father and mother to know but only me, only me. Nothing else.
"Why did that father leave you? You know I'm also surprised that you can carry people. But I'm more surprised that that man didn't even cut you. He's just lucky and I don't know him" He said. yes, it's looking to hurt the man if he has anything here.
"Mom, don't you say that to Rhys again" I kissed her in disgust and then walked towards Rhys.
I kissed him.
"Daddy is gone" I said.
He didn't say a word.
"Rhys" I said again, he looked at me.
"Daddy baby, be careful" He said pouting and kissed my cheek.
Understand everything, son, Daddy can stretch his bones just to give you everything you want.
And I hope you know the truth and you won't leave me. You know your father is rich and can buy the things you want, compared to me.
But the only thing I can promise you is that I will take care of you and love you. I will never leave you. Just like what your father did to us.l
"Oh your late again !" I bowed down when I heard the shout of our boss. Because I have always been late to work. And because I have a lot of excuses, I'm not satisfied.
What is a good excuse?
"S-sorry, ma'am, there was a beggar who almost ran over at the corner. That's why I helped him cross. Nako, poor him" My boss hit his head. I wanted to laugh at the thought, but that was all that came to my mind. What can I do?
"Alright, go inside and there will be many guests here later" His anger was obvious on his face. So he didn't just criticize. Too bad I would have teased her, because her eyebrows are not even.
I entered the hotel directly and I didn't wonder why there were so many people. Because the fiesta is coming up here, people are all out and about to go on vacation at the beach.
"Ma'am is mad at you again, what?" He is fixing the cart so he can clean the different rooms. It's just like people here are going to use the room, they still leave it cluttered.
"Mejo, I'm only 2 minutes late" He pushed out the cart containing mops, wipes and various cleaning materials.
"Why are you late?" We were walking together, this cart was also pushing. I looked up.
He is my friend, he is also the reason why I am here today. Why am I living somehow as a mother and my child.
Actually, when that old man left me. I also left Manila. So here I am and landed in Mom's province.
I don't regret it, because besides the fresh and beautiful scenery. It's easy to get fresh vegetables and fruits here. It's good that you can only pick it here if you want it, manila is still for sale.
"Erika, you know my situation, right?" He looked at me.
I glared at him.
"Yanna, again?" She looked at me concerned.
"O-oum, there are people who want to keep toys, I can't afford it, and if we just eat and buy toys, we won't be full" He took out the mop when I was close to the room where I was assigned to clean.
"You should have explained it to your son" he said simply.
"What do you think of me?" I pointed to myself, he just laughed "Of course I explained, I know Yanna understands that, but there is a part of me that even though I know she understands I feel guilty. Because I can't give her everything she wants." I shrugged, I stopped at the door engraved with the number 0120.
"Just give it to his father, he's rich, right?" He also stopped, I didn't know here on the third floor was assigned, he went with me and we were on the fourth floor. are you floating?
"I feel like I want to hurt now" I smiled at her, running my hand through her hair.
"Okay sissy, bye we're going to clean something" He ran like a flash and effortlessly pushed the cart.
I shrugged before letting my deep sigh.
My life is like your life.
I didn't knock anymore, because by the time the people who checked in were cleaning, they were no longer inside. I slowly turned the door.
To my surprise, there was no one. The scattered clothes appeared to me. Ragged comforters and bedsheets.
But what I can't bear to look at is the c*ndom that is spread on the floor, it's used because there's something else in it. My gosh. Disgusting.
I decided to go with the big mirror on the side first. I wiped it off. I still can't get over that...... Yucks.
When I finished that, I immediately picked up the clothes that were scattered. I stopped picking to see what kind of clothes I was holding now.
Pilot attire.
I let it go.
And at the same time as the clothes were dropped, the cr in the bedroom was also opened. I slowly kept my head, which I hope he didn't do.
We have met again for how many years.
Welcome back. Wendell Percival Santillana.
What the heck!!!
"Hey" I waved my hand weirdly.
Her hair was wet, and based on her body, her bottom was also wet and wrapped in a towel. It's just a new bath.
The shape of her body is also different, she has a v-line now. His abs got bigger and bigger. His biceps are also bigger. His face is different. He grew as a real man.
While he is becoming a real man, we as his son are making it difficult.
I started cleaning the inside, he couldn't move where he was standing, his eyes were just focused on me.
Every once in a while I look at him, but I immediately take it away because it's too hard to keep up with his hot gaze.
He was about to pick up the c'ndom but, he quickly walked towards him and immediately kicked him.
"Don't touch that, the person who used that might be sick" He simply said, took the broom and dusk pan from the cart and he mixed it up and put it in the trash bin.
So is he sick? What the h3ck?! There are many ways for us to meet again, in this same scene. And who can pay 3x this? It's good for him that he can have fun, while I have to stretch my bones so that his son can live.
I did everything I could to stop the anger from surging through my body. I might hit it with a mop.
"Are you sick? What is HIV? You've had it 3 times with different people" I clap my hands weirdly, pretending to laugh.
I looked at him, he was looking at me seriously.
"It's not me, Alex" The way he said my name made me stand still.
"W-weh?" I laughed weirdly as I picked up the tiles.
I didn't look at him anymore.
"Yeah, that's my friend. When I arrived here, I tried to check-in but sadly to say that the rooms here at the hotel are full. So, Charlie chatted me, they said they were done just in time yes, I'll just use the room he paid for to take a shower and rest" He sat on the end of the bed.
I let out a deep breath.
Possible, he didn't even call someone to clean it? How can he rest if the room is very, duh.... Yucks.
"Possible" I said softly, only I could hear.
"What?" It said in surprise.
"Nothing" I smiled a bit, " I whispered and walked to cr to check if there was something I could clean. But that's not really the purpose, I'll see if that's where his s3x hid.
There is no one.
Just wet boxers hanging on the sink.
"How are you?" It is currently wearing clothes. He had his back to me, so I was constantly working on him.
I'm not okay
"I'm fine, how about you and your dream?" I promised sarcastically turning to him. He is now wearing his color gray shirt, he's only wearing boxers, maybe he's going to rest.
"Yeah" he said, what the hell is wrong with him? " Did you eat already?" He took the clean comforter and bedsheets from the cart and fixed them himself.
I didn't pay attention to his question, he sped up his cleaning and maybe he would ask something more about what, and maybe where else it went.
I have to admit that I feel pain while seeing him.
He reached his dream, and now he's a successful pilot. As for me, I cleaned and became a janitor at the hotel... Look at the difference. Is it too big?
He chose his dream over me. And me. I choose to be the mother of his child.
I wiped a few tears from my eyes, I didn't show it. I approached the cart where he was standing. I walked with my head down, doing my best not to let him see how it affected me that he was here now.
I silently put the mop on the cart, I was supposed to push it but he was the first to hold the handle of the cart.
"It's me, W-wendell" I bit my lower lips, stopping myself from being st*pid.
He went to his suitcase to get a pair of white shorts, put them on and immediately went to my place and started pushing the cart out.
I also walked.
"Wendell, I said it" I pulled the cart, but he was too strong to defend it.
"It's me, Alex, I'm also coming down to eat, so he'll just take it with me so it won't be difficult for you" He said and walked quickly.
I was left looking at his back.
Why is he acting like nothing happened between us?
He is the father of my child, but how will he know if I keep it a secret from him.
I let out a sigh.
"You don't deserve Yanna and I" I said bitterly.
He looked behind him.
"Alex, let's go, come with me" He smiled widely.
I smiled bitterly. He walked towards him.
Gosh self.
To Be Continued...
Chapter 2
ALEX POV
I pinched myself hard when I was in the storage room. Why am I acting like this? I can't fall or give in to Wendell's behavior now.
He left me, and it is possible that he will come back to me. He has a nice job and there are a lot of beautiful women who adore him. He is rich and rich. It's impossible that no one has ever been a jowa. Or maybe he already has a wife.
Gosh self!! Why am I thinking? I don't know anything about him anymore!!! Stop!!!
I don't like him, he's not pogi, he's not nice, no....he's not responsible. I really stamp all that on my cock
"Hey" Erika snaps her finger twice in front of me. "Float, sis, I don't know if I'm with someone now or not" He still widened his eyes at me, because we ate at the buffet on the beach. It's free.
How come, he has no family to support, he has no children, no wife and no family here in the province. Erika was raised in a stable and stable family, they were rich, they used to be spoiled. I don't know why he is still in the province and still working.
When I asked him, his answer was "I just enjoy my life, why shouldn't the rich man's son work?" It said. Jusko, if I was really in his position, he would just sit and lie down with a lot of money.
I don't know him.
"I have something to tell you" I said softly, I looked around when I saw only a few people and I was relieved.
"What's the tea sis?" He cuts the steak artfully. Bowst now.
"You won't be able to get it" I said, his gaze immediately raised, and he looked at me evilly.
" he said suddenly and chewed the steak that had been cut.
"Force me first" I said laughing, I took the apple from his plate and quickly bit it.
"It's up to you, even if you don't tell the story" He said irritated.
I laughed, but only weakly.
I started eating, not that I didn't want to tell him the story. I'm just scared. Besides, Erika doesn't know Wendell e. So what's the use if he doesn't understand.
I was currently eating when Erika tapped my hand, I immediately looked up at her. His jaw dropped as he looked behind me.
I frowned.
"You choked?" I said "Deserve" I continued.
"Sis, he saw my future husband. God is really kind" His face still didn't change, shock and amazement were mixed on his face.
"God doesn't know you anymore" I even hit his hand because he was always close to me.
"Crazy look at the back" He drank some water because he had been swallowing while looking at the back.
I immediately looked back wishing he hadn't done it.
Wendell and His Friend.
Wendell is wearing a white long sleeve with several buttons open so you can see his white chest. He was only wearing shorts and expensive slippers.
His friend is wearing a light blue polo shirt. And white shorts.
They are obviously rich, pogi, but he taught me not to look at the physical appearance. But look at the attitude. Take the pogi if the woman stabs you. And does not know how to take responsibility.
They looked to the other side, and Erika remained still. Wendell smiled. Even though I wasn't sure that I was the one to smile, I smiled back. And then turned again to food.
It can't be awkward, I'll do everything to make him feel that I'm not affected by seeing him again.
"It's so pogi!" Erika pinched me.
"That one is dad, it's not obvious" I said bitterly.
"You know?" He said in shock.
"No, it's my instinct, why? It's already yours?" I said irritated. I admit that they are nice, but it is not important for me, I have learned.
I don't know why I looked at them. Two women had just arrived at their table. The brunette woman kissed Wendell, he stood up and grabbed the woman's waist and helped her to sit next to him.
Maybe that's his s3x. Then he kept it a secret. What a man. It can be said, why is he ashamed? Is he really?
Mrs.
I finished eating so I immediately stood up, Erika looked at me.
"Come on sis" I walked out without saying a word. And it's bad luck because before I can get out, I have to walk to Wendell's place.
Kairita
Lord, I'm kind.
I walked quickly, every step I took was mixed with pain and pain in my heart. Unfair It's good that he can do what he wants.
My tears flowed, fortunately I was able to get out when my tears started to flow. I quickly ran and went to the nearby cr.
I locked the door.
I thought he could, but he didn't. My weakness.
I washed my face after crying all over. It's also nice to feel that after you're done crying, you'll feel better, even if just a little.
I took a tissue from the side and wiped my face and hands. When I finished using it, I also threw it in a nearby trash can.
I looked in the mirror in front of me. A small smile kept on my face.
I let out a sigh.
"Just fight" I said emphatically.
I immediately came out of the cr and to my surprise Wendell was leaning against the nearby wall. He was there a while ago based on your position.
He looked at me intently, examining my face.
"Are you going to pee?" I said pointing to the door of the cr.
He didn't say a word, he was just looking at me, no doubt I would focus my attention on something else. I'm afraid that he might read what's in my brain.
"Are you okay?" He asked me concerned. Still not moving to the place.
"Yes, it's okay, okay" I answered, pretending to smile in front of him so he could see that I was okay.
I was about to leave, but he stopped me when he grabbed my hand and pulled me inside the restroom.
He locked the door.
"W--what the fuck, Wendell!!" I quickly removed his hand that was holding mine.
I went straight to the door, but I was quickly stopped when Wendell leaned there.
I looked at him enraged. What if someone does ccr, what will they say to me?,,, to me. What the h3ll is running in his fúcking mind!!!?
"W-wendell, are you losing your mind?" I pulled out my hair in irritation.
His jaw moved, still holding his chin and staring intently at him.
"I don't care" He said seriously.
"If you don't know, I do. Wendell, so please open the door and maybe someone else will see us" I asked. That's right. What if you see us? What if his girlfriend sees us? Maybe what to say then. Then I'm the reason why they're going to break up. Disgusting..
"Look in my eyes Alex" He commanded "Are you okay?" He asked me again for the second time.
I can not do it.
I can't look you in the eye Wendell.
"I'm fine" I tried to look into his eyes, but it didn't take a few seconds and I quickly removed it.
"Aren't okay" he said weakly but with emphasis, "I've known you for a long time, Alex, so don't fool me about your feelings" he paused.
You have talent.
"Open the door please" I begged "Aren't you afraid that your girlfriend might see and catch you?" I tried to calm down but, my fear flared up. Afraid that he might see me cry in front of him. I'm afraid
For a few minutes neither of us said a word, I was unable to control myself. While he was looking at me seriously.
"Please" I broke the silence.
"I don't have a girlfriend, Alex" he said in his deep voice
Liar
Why does he need to keep it, I'll see. And this second time, he lied to me. Doesn't he feel guilty?
"Liar" I whispered softly to myself.
"What?" He asked.
"No, no, I said how can your girlfriend feel when you cheat on her?" I said with a smile, it might be nice to put it in the toilet and flash it.
His face became serious. It was obvious that he was pissed off. It walked towards me, so I also backed away. Every step he takes forward, and the same goes for my step backwards.
Until I hit the wall behind me, I couldn't move.
He smiled at me playfully.
What?
"W-wendell!" I screamed when he brought his face closer to mine. I felt his hot breath.
His face slowly went to my ear.
"How many times do I have to tell you, I don't have a girlfriend," He said in his deep voice. "You haven't welcomed me yet, what's up? I'm happy to see you again, Darling" He didn't know where I was going to take a breath.
I immediately pushed him and quickly got out of the cr, is this really what I was afraid of. My heart does not stop beating fast. I held on to it.
It doesn't mean anything, I'm just nervous.
What the hell is this, Wendell?
"Gsgi, my eyes are really full" I mopped near the receptionist, while she was wiping the large windows. Is it really wiping? Or looking at the people coming and going here at the hotel.
"Just clean it up, Erika. Pogi can't do anything in your life" I said bitterly, I saw how he was about to spray what he was holding on the window.
I don't know why he always looks at the physical form. I can't blame him, because I was the same way back then. But now, I can say that I should be elusive from what I see on the outside. Well, B4kla has learned.
Handsome people are painful.
"Sh1t, to the O, to the M, to the G. OMG" I quickly looked up at him, what's up?
"Why again, Erika, you're a jerk! Every time I work with you, it takes me a few hours to do what I'm doing" I said to her irritatedly.
She raised her two hands. Sign of surrender.
"Lastly, look at the effort at the receptionist" He swallowed, and looked cutely at the desk.
A man who is wearing a black short and white down button polo, his sunglasses are still on. I thought I wouldn't look at the outside. But if I see it that hard, I break my rule.
He is very perfect. You have nothing more to ask of him.
The man looked to our side, so Erika and I quickly fixed up. Erika is even getting sick. The man ignored us.
The ugly. Pork pogi.
He walked to the sofa, holding two tickets for their room reservation. And based on the color of the ticket, the room it took was Elite. The most expensive room in this hotel.
wow
"Gsgi may jowa ata beh" I whispered to Erika, she was already holding my arm. We both tracked the guy.
"Wait wati, my gosh" I almost fell from where I was standing because Erika was restless.
How, the attempt we saw. Men also like it.
I would like to judge the one with him but what can I do? It's almost perfect too. He is very good-looking. He's so cute.
He is not pogi. He's so cute. Very soft look. His moves don't break dishes. Drink it. Maria Clara will be ashamed of this when she sees them.
I just looked at the two of them while flirting on the road. They even k1ss before walking hand in hand and not caring about people looking at them with judgment.
The power of being in love.
I hope I also find that love.
I can't explain the joy I felt in my chest. Someone once again held true love. The one who will not be ashamed, will not be hurt and will be loved no matter who you are.
I smiled bitterly. Hope all.
Disappointed, Erika pushed her cart to the storage room. We finished together. This girl is not in the mood.
"Why is it that whoever is handsome is also handsome!!" He grumbled as we walked down the corridor.
A silly smile crossed my cheeks. I also do not know why. All I know is that I'm happy because I've witnessed people loving each other in a bitter world.
"The couple was really elegant" I looked behind me when I heard that. The one who assisted earlier in the men's trial, maybe he will be on the next shift too.
I slowed down to hear their conversation better. I looked in front, Erika was gone. He was first. As I walked slowly, they were ahead of me.
"What is the name of the pogi man again?" Another girl asked excitedly.
"It's a good thing, I'm good at memorizing names" The receptionist girl screamed in shock. I even held my ears, his screeching was annoying. It's like a b4boy who's been killed.
"Ezekiel James Del Valle" They were already walking in the corridor together.
Just look at the name, it's rich and rich. Delicious. Char
"Sshhhh, don't be like that, he's already married" The other one was disobedient. How, they are already distracting a lot of people and getting attention. Because of their annoying tli.
"Well, what's the name of his cute wife?" They are still happy, maybe they are BL lovers.
"Archi Nicolai Del Valle" they held hands and shouted softly at the same time.
I smiled too. The two of them are perfect. Their luck with each other. Their name cannot be spoiled.
"They are married. I can take a picture when I see them" said one. They were useless because he heard what I wanted to hear. I walked fast.
The cart is still being pushed to the storage room. It's getting late and maybe Rhys and mom are waiting at home.
While walking quickly, I saw Wendell and his friend. And based on what they are wearing, they are going somewhere.
Before Wendell's eyes went to me, I quickly turned my way. I don't want to see him first. When I see him, the wound he inflicted on me becomes fresh.
That hurts.
I avoid it, because I don't want to wake up in the morning. I will again feel the love that I buried in the ground for a long time. And I don't want to dig it up.
He doesn't love her.
To Be Continued...
Chapter 3
ALEX POV
"Mom, I'm here" I said when I got home.
"I'm in the back, son, doing laundry" mother shouted.
It's late but he's still doing laundry, because he's accepting laundry from our neighbor. I kept blaming myself for that, when I didn't go home to his house. He's not that bad, his life is fine.
I returned home, did not graduate and did not continue my studies,,,, because I was pregnant. So even though I know it's very hard to accept everything, he still didn't abandon me and accepted my son.
I love you Mom.
I held my breath.
The house is quiet, the tv is on and what is being watched is barbie barbie. My eyes quickly landed on the sofa, where Rhys was sleeping quietly and peacefully.
I suddenly felt guilty.
It fell asleep waiting for me to come home. If only I could repeat everything that went wrong in my life. I hope he didn't realize this in his life.
Sometimes he sulks with me, but he always understands me. I know my son loves me very much. And even if I die I will work just so I can live with him. I will never give up.
I sat next to her head, I fixed her hair because it covered her beautiful face.
Sometimes Rhys asked me where his father was,,, I didn't lie,, and I answered his question with the truth.
I said, her father is a pilot, but their paths will never cross. This is Rhys. He dreams of becoming a Flight Attendant, as he said when he saw his father. He wants his father to drive and him to assist the passengers. On the same plane.
It's also a story for him because he's a miracle baby. That I was the one who brought him, even though I tell him that story over and over again, he never gets tired of it. He wants to hear that I am his mother and his miracle baby.
I never heard from Rhys that he regretted that I was his parent. I never even heard him complain. That's why I love him so much.
I just caressed his face and realized how much he inherited the shape of his father's face.
But, I don't want to,,, I don't want to destroy Wendell's life, until I can fight the cruel world. I will fight.
I gently wiped the tears from my eyes when I felt them fall. I didn't even realize how I fell asleep.
The next day I also woke up early to organize Rhys' school supplies. I also made a sandwich so that he doesn't have to buy it at the canteen. And maybe what else it will buy.
"I'm over there son,,, fix it so you don't get late for your work" Mom took the lunch box from me and she fixed Rhys's bag.
I smiled, somehow, I was still lucky. I'm lucky because I have a great mother. I'm lucky because I have a son like Rhys. And I have nothing more to ask for than for them both to be healthy.
"Good morning ma'am" I bowed when I saw my boss, he was smiling at me.
"It's good that you weren't late, I wonder if,,, what could be your next excuses" he said, he's not mad, is he? Or maybe I just got used to him. So it's like normal talk. I'll bump it up.
I walked to the storage room to get the cleaning materials, I will do endless cleaning again. As many tourists checked in this past week. And even more because the fiesta is near.
I entered room number 123. The Elite room.
A man sits on a steel stool, watching another man cook with a smile. He was naked, but wearing an apron.
Delicious. Joke.
Why am I assigned here, there is someone else inside.
I knocked to get their attention. The man who was cooking didn't turn around, but the one who was sitting, smiling turned to my place.
I swallowed, just one look at this angel, and move, you couldn't handle it, Maria Clara would be really ashamed of this.
"Yes?" His angelic soft voice reached my ears.
Then it was processed in my brain when a man also turned to me. What the hell.
James and Archie.
It's true that I'm getting news all over the hotel, that these two are said to be married in the Philippines. And another one is said to live in a nearby province. So maybe here to have a honeymoon and follow the beautiful fiesta here.
"Ah,,, they called you to clean the room" I couldn't recognize my own voice when I said that, I also wanted to be modest in front of them.
Archi turned to his wife.
"Mister, you call for room cleaning?" He asked his wife. James raised his eyebrows as he looked at me.
"Yeah, Kara, you're pregnant so I have to make sure you don't inhale dust" She said smiling to Archi.
Is Archi pregnant? So I'm not the only man who can give birth.
I was amazed. Hope all.
Whereas when I was pregnant, I almost inhaled all the dust here in the hotel. I'm not rich either, so I have no right to complain.
"It's clean now" Archi defended.
"Bacteria are everywhere, even if it's clean in our eyes, there's still something clinging to it" James replied "You start the cleaning now" He said and looked at me. I hope the rascal is fine.
I did start cleaning, Archi always stood up to help me. But I completely refused because James was already angry, because Archi is a badass.
I said it!!! Char.
When I finished cleaning, I was even more surprised when Archi made me sit on the expensive soft sofa in the dining area. And it didn't end there because he even prepared me a snack.
I will no longer wonder why someone loves him. Apart from her beautiful and clean skin, her inner appearance is also beautiful. So kind.
Today,,,Archi proved to me that not all rich people become poor. Every movement is very careful and modest.
I also like his modesty, the one who was not artistic before,,, just seems normal. Maybe if Erika is the one. I might choke on that. It's not his thing.
"Mister, what is your visitor's name again?" Archi was also sitting in front of me, telling me about his eatery and 4nimal clinic business.
"Luke and his friend, I don't know much" James answered as he prepared a plate.
"You can come along, have lunch here Alex. After all, I'm not familiar with my husband's guest either" He laughed simply, covering his mouth.
"Oh, not anymore,,---"
"Drop the ho,, I'm not very old. I wonder if you say that's a sign of respect. It still seems rude to me. I prefer casual,, Call me Archi" He said softly.
"Alright h,, Archi" I said with a smile "I have another room to clean" I tried to be casual, but, I couldn't do it,,,,I always felt the distance between us.
He is rich. I'm poor
He's cute, but I'm cuter. Duh,,, of course I'm the cute one, who else will raise himself up but me, right?!.. Mindset.
"Cleaning? Isn't that lunch break? Who is your manager here and I can ask if his employees are fed properly" he said seriously, he's not joking.
"Si--alright, I'll just go along. So there's no trouble" I said shyly, because it's true, there's no lunch break here. If you finish your work, you can only eat there.
I'll just go along. I don't want Archi to fight anymore. And I also don't want to disgrace the name of the hotel I work for.
The doorbell rang at the door.
"Kara, can you please open the door for me?, he is fixing what I cooked" The baritone voice reached my ears, James's voice was beautiful.
Delicious. Joke again.
Archi stood up, he even smiled at him. Before finally walking to the door. I even heard how he opened it and the door slowly opening.
Jusko, what if their guests are also rich.
am i done? In janitor attire.
What the hell is Archi?! If you weren't really nice, I might have punched you in the stomach.
The room they chose was a feast for the eyes. Is it an elite room? What can I expect, right? Of course it's gorgeous. No knocking.
I heard Archi's laughter, they were joking when they had a guest.
"What are you doing? It's probably James who reserved it!!!" I looked at them, I didn't expect that Archi could curse.
My gosh. Shame on him,,,,,Charoot
The man laughed, I looked at him. His and James's faces weren't too far apart, I thought they might be brothers.
Pogi, both of them are equally delicious. Kidding.
They are slowly coming inside, I thought there was only one guest, but I was surprised when someone else followed the first one.
They are all men, and their clothes are all in expensive forms.
I was even more surprised when the last person to enter was the person who wanted him to disappear from the hotel now, the man I don't want to see anymore. Wendell.
It stopped laughing when it saw me inside, still sitting on the sofa and holding a mop.
How is this world very unfair?
"Can you take your seat, sirs, James is still getting ready" Archi offered his hand and he even came closer to me and touched my shoulder "This is Alex, my newest friend, he is also my guest, so. Respect him as you respect me, thank you" He introduced me formally.
He wants to cry. Especially when they looked at me at the same time. There was contempt in their eyes.
Wendell looked at me intently.
I smiled at them. I'm ashamed but I have to show that we are different. If they are rich,,,edi wow.
I stand.
"Archi, maybe next time" I said shyly.
"W-why? Is there any problem?" He said worriedly.
Yes.
You are rich.
Who am I to join your world? Who am I to associate with you?
"Maybe my friend is waiting there, we're having lunch together too---"
"What's your friend's name?, let's just call him so we can eat together" James cut me off.
Why are you so kind?
"Don't be in the storage room ---"
"Yes, this is Wendell Percival Santillana, ah,,, Alex's friend,, Yes, yes, please, please tell him to come here to room 123, now, yes, thank you"
At the same time, Wendell and I looked at the place, which was on the wall where there was a telephone. It can be used when there is a request or want to order the people who work here.
I sighed heavily, I don't have anything to lose.
Jusko, Alex, what did you get into?
"How's the porridge, Kara?" We are sitting at the big dining table. I was facing Wendell, so even though I was hungry, I stopped myself from starving in front of them. Erika and I were right next to each other so he elbowed me, I couldn't believe it.
"It's not good, eh," Archi answered sadly, James' eyes immediately widened.
Their male guests laughed, even Erika, but not me and Wendell.
"May I taste it!" James said, still confused, he took the spoon used by Archi and quickly tasted the porridge. He was still looking up as if he was wondering what the rice porridge tasted like and if the mixture was not enough.
It's delicious. This is really Archi. He's really going to hit it.
"Just kidding, yes, it's so delicious" He still caressed his wife's arm.
"I know, I thought because you were pregnant, your taste might have changed" James said proudly and sat down next to Archi.
They laughed again.
"You two are flirting, someone is eating" Luke said laughing. He introduced himself earlier, so he knows their names.
"You're just jealous Luke, when was the last time you had sex?" Asked when he was with him, it was Dylan.
He looked at Archi's place. What?
Something fishy.
"Don't answer that Luke, you might just be surprised that the fork is stuck in your eye" James threatened. Everyone laughed and shook their heads.
We just ate in silence, sometimes they talked about things that I couldn't understand.
About their profession, there is a pilot, there is a doctor, there is a business man, there is an engineer and there is a seaman. I also wanted to brag that I was an Architect, but I didn't finish.
I also want to be famous but what can I say? Hey what's up?! I'm Alex, janitor at the hotel you checked in to. I can clean with just one call. Like that?
They didn't laugh at me later. Their jobs are beautiful and successful. Erika and I do honorable work, but, it's embarrassing to brag about it.
From time to time I would turn to Wendell, and several times I caught him looking at me as well. But, instead of understanding that, I just kept eating, even though I couldn't swallow it.
Awkward. Gosh! I don't want it anymore!!!
"I'm a pilot, I won't do girlfriend" I looked up when Charlie, Wendell's friend, said that. Oh? , it's just delicious to be hungry. Is he the one who has cash 3x in the room I left before, that Wendell stayed in because the rooms are already full? So Wendell doesn't lie to me?
Why did the topic reach this point? Jusko.
"How about you Wendell, are you married?" I suddenly turned to Erika when she asked that. It's a woman. Even joined in the conversation of others.
Wendell also turned to Erika, our eyes met again. He wiped his lips with a tissue.
He looked directly at me. He is still thinking about whether he will answer my friend's question. Of course it's marriage, then he'll keep it a secret. How, woman.
Everyone was looking at him, waiting for an answer.
He raised his two hands, he showed it. There's no ring there, so, that means no. But I can't stop myself from wondering. Who is the brunette girl with him at the buffet?
Hey earth is like a world.
Lunch was over, so I presented washing the food, but, this Archi. He said don't visit me anymore. It's heartwarming that even though I'm just an employee at this hotel, he considers me a friend and a guest.
Erika and I have said goodbye to everyone, because we still have things to do. It's not like them that after lunch they can take a breath or do what they want. Because we have to work to get paid.
"You know there's something different about you now sissy!" Erika screamed when we entered the elevator. I pressed the floor that was assigned to me next.
I looked at him evilly and raised an eyebrow.
"Why?" I will ask.
"No,,, it's just your luck and that Archi became your friend" He answered.
The elevator door was about to close, but suddenly a hand stopped it. So Erika and I both looked at it.
To Be Continued....